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Additional Codes
| Ordering Mnemonic |
|---|
| HEPMA |
Methodology
| Profile Information: | |
| HEPA: Hepatitis A Antibody, IgM Only (Anti-HAV, IgM) | HBSAG: Hepatitis Bs Antigen (HBsAg) |
| HBCIM: Hepatitis Bc Antibody, IgM (Anti-HBc [IgM]) | HEPC: Hepatitis C Antibody (Anti-HCV) |
Note: If HBsAg; anti-HAV, IgM; and anti-HCV are negative and patient’s condition warrants, consider testing for Epstein-Barr virus or cytomegalovirus.
(Symptomatic—type unknown; duration of disorder <6 months)
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Serum gel tube- also acceptable: Lithium Heparin, EDTA, and Sodium Citrate plasma.
Specimen Volume: 2.5 mL (pediatric: 2 mL) of serum
Collection Instructions: Spin down and remove serum from clot within 24 hours. Send specimen in plastic vial.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate/Frozen OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday-Friday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83516 (HH Bill Code 0205302)
Reference Values
Negative (reported as positive or negative)
Interpretation depends on clinical setting.